Description
A warm and hearty dish featuring juicy chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich garlic Parmesan sauce. Perfect for quick family dinners or meal prepping, this recipe is customizable, nutritious, and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups uncooked white or brown rice
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 cups steamed broccoli florets (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
- Season and cook chicken in olive oil until browned and tender; set aside.
- Make the creamy garlic sauce in the same skillet by sautéing garlic in butter, whisking in flour, then adding broth, cream, and Parmesan cheese.
- Return chicken to the sauce and serve over rice with optional broccoli. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Substitute coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
Keywords: Creamy chicken bowls, garlic chicken and rice, easy chicken dinner recipe, creamy garlic rice recipe